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Automatic flushing actuator for tank style toilet

  • US 7,140,050 B2
  • Filed: 10/03/2003
  • Issued: 11/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automatic flushing actuator system for a toilet having a tank and a bowl comprising:

  • a sensor that detects the presence of an occurrence;

    a receiver coupled to said sensor, said receiver being disposed in a housing having a base and a cover, said cover having a horizontally rotatable lever mounted thereon;

    a gear mechanism connected to said receiver, said gear mechanism having a cam that engages an actuator rod which is in contact with said lever, wherein said lever is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of said actuator rod relative to said housing; and

    a clamp adapted for mounting said housing on a component in the toilet tank.

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